FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 05 August 2011

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

LIGHTNING II

The Defense Department's first U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter aircraft soars over Destin, Fla., before landing at its new home at Eglin Air Force Base, July 14, 2011. Its pilot, Lt. Col. Eric Smith, assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron, is the first Air Force qualified pilot for the aircraft. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joely Santiago

Canteen Mission Statement

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies' military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

EQUIPMENT CHECK

U.S. Marines check their equipment while firing multiple 81mm mortar rounds during Talisman Sabre 2011, a training exercise on Townshend Island, Australia, July 14, 2011. The exercise demonstrates U.S. and Australian commitment to their military alliance, and enhances stability and security throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The Marines are assigned to Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Battalion Landing Team, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brennan O'Lowney

PACIFIC SUNRISE

U.S. service members and civilian personnel prepare to exit the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland at sunrise during Pacific Partnership 2011 in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, July 12, 2011. The five-month humanitarian assistance initiative is also making port visits to Tonga, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Russell

COMBINED FORCES

U.S. and Afghan forces march toward Gerekheyl village during an early morning patrol in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, July 14, 2011. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tia Sokimson

LEADING THE WAY

U.S. Army Maj. Dan Browne, World Class Athlete Program distance runner, leads the way in the second semifinal heat of the men's 10,000-meter run at the 5th CISM Military World Games at Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, July 20, 2011. Browne finished ninth with a time of 31 minutes, 7.16 seconds, and advanced to the final. U.S. Army photo by Tim Hipps

ASSAULT REHEARSAL

Amphibious assault vehicles land during a mock amphibious assault rehearsal as part of Talisman Sabre 2011, an exercise on Freshwater Beach, Australia, July 18, 2011. About 14,000 U.S. personnel and 9,000 Australian personnel will participate in the exercise, designed in part to enhance stability and security throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The vehicles are assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Caleb Eames

NIGHT LIGHT

U.S. Army soldiers light up the night by firing illumination from their M777A2, 155 mm howitzer at suspected enemy movements from Forward Operating Base Pasab in Zharay district in Afghanistan's Zabul province, July 20, 2011. The soldiers are assigned to Bravo Battery of the Automatic Battalion, 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher McCann

FAMILY FRIENDS

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jose Hernandez interacts with a local elder and his family during a security patrol in the Garmsir District in Afghanistan's Helmand province, July 8, 2011. Hernandez is assigned to Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Combined Anti-Armor Team 1. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Colby W. Brown

MISSION EVIDENCE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jess McKinney looks at evidence during a mission in Bowri Tana, Khowst province, Afghanistan, July 17, 2011. McKinney is assigned to the 1st Infantry Division's 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team. U.S Army photo by Sgt. Joseph Watson

EXTREME HOME

Volunteers race to finish a new home for Navy veteran Barbara Marshall in Fayetteville, N.C., July 20, 2011. The new home and Marshall, who houses and aids homeless female veterans, will be featured in an upcoming episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." DOD photo by Elaine Sanchez

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[MoochPooch]

High heat is gone — right now in 80s. Humid, though. Electric bill will be a fortune again, but what can I do?

Probably Alaska is a relief in comparison (during the summer, anyway).

[Kathy in Alaska]

I could NOT handle the heat and humidity.

It’s been high 60s and low 70s....a little warm for here, but complaints considering the heat the lower 48 is suffering.

Not much you can do about electric bill....gotta beat the heat somehow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Marine...((HUGS))...it’s almost the weekend. Hurrah!!

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha again Night Owl!

I was with my former foreman catching the oama and after snagging a dozen headed off to Isles.....which was too crowded and it was raining. I left and he headed off to 4 Miles, which was also too crowded so he left.

Got a call from him today; just before sunset he'd bagged 3 omilo and a good sized papio with his last oama. Where? At his 'secret fishing spot'.

Good for him....and I love fishing tales.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sounds like you had a good time. Good for you.

It is blowing like crazy here, really HARD at times. Rain is expected, but we will see.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sorry it took me so long to answer.

Each day’s Canteen thread is posted at 9p eastern and 5p Alaska time, except Saturday and Sunday which are one hour earlier. We post the night before because it allows more people to participate.

Thanks for visiting the “Friday” Canteen.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, AZ, for the red, white, and blue tribute.

Hope your commute was quick and cool. *HUGS*

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Everyone.

Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

T G I F

Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.

The DC Metroland weather report

~ Today...Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

~ Tonight...Partly cloudy in the evening...
Then becoming mostly cloudy.
Lows around 70.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

No gym today.
Means more time at the Canteen this morning while I run reports.
But I do plan to leave a little early this afternoon.
So....

Time for me to make my rounds.
But, you stay right where you are.
Don't leave the room...I'll be bock!

Remember, the Canteen is

Come in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM - DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

(a unique design)

[beachn4fun]

R I P
Spc. Augustus J. Vicari, USANG,
1st Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment,
45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard,
KIA Afghanistan 29Jul2011

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2nd Lt. Jered W. Ewy, USANG,
1st Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment,
45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard,
KIA Afghanistan 29Jul2011

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R I P
Pfc. Brice M. Scott, USA,
4th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment,
1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division,
KIA Afghanistan 31Jul2011

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R I P
Sgt. William B. Paniagua, USA,
3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division,
KIA Afghanistan 31Jul2011

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Caporal Maggiore David Tobini, Italian Army,
Parachute Regiment 183ø "Nimbus",
KIA Afghanistan 25Jul2011

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Starszy Szeregowy Pawel Poświat,
Polish Army, 17th Wielkopolska Mechanized Brigade,
KIA Afghanistan 28Jul2011

[beachn4fun]

mine??

[beachn4fun]

mine??